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DLA Piper LLP

Employment

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DLA Piper LLP

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Employment - Portugal

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

DLA Piper ABBC is a market-leading employment group with an outstanding reputation. The firm offers a broad spectrum of expertise, which includes both support in the employment aspects of transactions and standalone advice. It demonstrates particular strength in complex matters including collective bargaining agreements, collective dismissals and lay-offs, and the transfer of employees and businesses. DLA Piper ABBC represents blue-chip international companies in the insurance, automotive and aviation industries.

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Strengths

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  • DLA Piper ABBC is distinguished for its experience and expertise, its proximity to the client and availability, as well as a pragmatic perspective that helps the client make informed decisions.

    Employment respondentEurope

  • The lawyers are responsive and thorough in their evaluation of our issues. They have also been impressive in understanding our needs and expectations.

    Employment respondentEurope

  • DLA Piper ABBC demonstrates an enormous capacity to respond quickly, meet deadlines and present practical solutions.

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  • No matter how complex the situation, DLA Piper ABBC always has the ability to find the right solution.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Benjamim Mendes
    Benjamim Mendes

    Benjamim Mendes

    Benjamim Mendes is a leading lawyer in the employment practice area, focusing his work on individual and collective dismissal procedures, collective bargaining agreements and contentious employment matters.

    • Benjamim Mendes is recognised for his vast experience and technical rigour, which he combines with a strategic approach and practical vision.

      Employment respondentEurope

    • He is a professional of excellence who is reliable and results-oriented.

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  • João Guedes
    João Guedes

    João Guedes

    João Guedes is proficient at handling both contentious and non-contentious matters including dismissals, collective bargaining agreements, HR compliance projects and outsourcing matters, as well as the employment aspects of corporate transactions.

    • He has in-depth knowledge of labour law which allows him to provide high-quality services, always with a very good level of availability and always capable of addressing the most diverse and complex problems that arise.

      Employment respondentEurope

    • João Guedes is an excellent professional with a keen understanding of clients' businesses and a great ability to find solutions.

      Employment respondentEurope

    • João Guedes is an excellent lawyer. He is very pragmatic and has a deep knowledge of the employment law.

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